Octagonal box with scene of immortals
Boxes of this type were often fitted with an interior tray with recesses for holding cups; the tray rested on a ledge at the top of the box but under the cover. The gathering of Daoist immortals pictured on the lid was appropriate for a box used to serve wine at birthday banquets.
Artwork Details
- 清 剔紅三星上壽圖八方盒
- Title: Octagonal box with scene of immortals
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Carved red lacquer
- Dimensions: H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
- Classification: Lacquer
- Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
- Object Number: 2015.500.1.50a, b
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Accession Number: 29.100.358a, b
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